What’s Important in the Financial World (2/5/2013)

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Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) is trying to get back in the game of flying its 787 Dreamliner. So far, the prospects do not seem very good, depending on which reports are to be believed. According to Reuters:

However, The Wall Street Journal writes:

Based on Boeing's share price, the market believes the plane will not fly.

Toyota's Comeback

As Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM) announced its third-quarter results, for the period that ended on December 31, it raised it forecasts and cemented its position as the world's top car manufacturer. The Japanese car company reported:

Car research firm Truecar commented:

Underperforming Ford Fusions

Consumer Reports states that claims about fuel economy and acceleration in small turbo engine power cars are often false:

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